Demarcus Evans vs. Rafaelito Ortiz — Career Comparison

Rafaelito Ortiz built a career as a starting pitcher and Demarcus Evans as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Demarcus Evans posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.75 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 7.5 and 1.833 for Rafaelito Ortiz. By the career numbers, Demarcus Evans had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.